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MINUTES OF THE MEETING FOR
THE WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
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October 3, 2012
MEMBERS PRESENT:
Mark Beauchamp
Charles Grady
Carrie Ann Taylor
Tim Hertel
Andy Kocher
Stan Horton
Karl Lillie
Dennis Marquardt
Carrie Ann Taylor
Phil Golden
Laney Oliver
Bill Horton
EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS PRESENT:
Annetta Pope- Councilor- At- Large
Glenn Allbritton (TX DOT)
Patsy Walls (TX DOT)
MEMBERS ABSENT:
Toby Catlin (Excused)
Darrell Choate (Excused)
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Chris McDonald (SAFB)
Dennis Marquardt called the October 3rd meeting of the Wichita Falls Traffic
Safety Commission to order at 1:30 p.m.
The minutes were approved for September 2012.
The financial report for October was presented by Stan Horton. Balance was
$171.50
Accident Statistics:
Karl Lillie of WFPD advised the total crashes for Sept 2012 were 235 of which 67
were injury accidents and 0 fatalities. There have been 4 fatalities for 2012.
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City Traffic Report
Mark Beauchamp discussed the following:
1. They are working with the MPA to do an in -depth study of all traffic accidents
over the last three years. This study is to try and determine the most dangerous
25 intersections in the city. The study is designed to help the traffic division
recognize problems and improve the intersection to reduce the number of
accidents in an area of concern.
2. Safe Walk Campaign coincides with the Safe Routes to School program.
3. Safe Routes will go out for bids in March 2013
4. 287/281 high mast lighting replacement
5. Callfield/Lawrence realignment should be completed by the end of 2012.
6. Downtown transit hub will start in the near future.
7. Speed limit ordinances were passed and new signs will be in place soon.
8. Systems upgrade is still moving forward.
State Traffic Report
Glenn Allbritton gave the following report:
1. High mast illumination replacement at 281/287 intersection has a contractor and
will begin around the 17th of August.
2. Windthorst Road bridge project has let and should start in September.
3. Sheppard Access road and Airport stop sign placement seems to be working well.
Unfinished Business:
None.
New Business:
International Walk to School Day - Mark Beauchamp advised that he and some
members of the TSC, along with the Wichita Falls Health Department, started this year's
program at John Tower Elementary School with a presentation to each class. Over 800
children and teachers were given handouts with safety tip information and encouraged to
walk to school on the international walk to school day. A large number participated and
walked to school on Oct 2, 2012. City View school is scheduled for October 16th and
Southern Hills on the 12th. The hope is that all schools will participate next year for a
citywide event.
Items of Discussion:
Election of officers for TSC — nomination was made by Mark Beauchamp to keep
the current officers in place for another year. A vote was cast. All were in favor.
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There being no further business before the Commission, the meeting was adjourned
at 2:00 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
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Chairman
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Secretary /Treasurer
WICHITA FALLS TRAFFIC SAFETY COMMISSION
FINANCIAL REPORT
September Balance $ 171.50
Expenditures $ -0-
Total $ 171.50
An audio recording of the above meeting in its entirety
will be kept on file for future reference.
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